I recently purchased a 2015 Salsa Vaya. So far, the only modification I made was switching out the tires for 700c x 38mm Compass Cycle Barlow Pass tires. I use the bike for commuting, road riding, and gravel riding.
Which fenders do you recommend setting up on the Salsa Vaya with the 700c x 38mm Compass Cycle Barlow Pass tires? What size fenders do I need if the tire size is 700c x 38mm? 50mm fenders? I want the fenders to have full coverage but not create safety risk when riding on gravel.
I have done some general research on Planet Bike, SKS, Velo Orange, and Honjo fenders.
I have Portland Design Works Origami front and rear. I can switch them between my gravel, mountain and commuter bikes a in about 1 minute, but they make the most sense on the MTB. The sodapop fenders are nice and also easy to remove - I may pick up those for the grave bike some time. If you want full fenders, they make really nice aluminum ones.
I have the Velo Orange 700x63 fenders. Panaracer Gravel King SK 40s have plenty of clearance on gravel. A bit tight if it gets mucky.\nGot theses mostly for use the 650Bx48 tires
